OBITUARIES

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Thomas Duett

Thomas Duett

Nov 22, 2025

Thomas Duett, 67, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Jimmy Larssen

Jimmy Larssen

Nov 22, 2025

Jimmy Arthur Larssen, 86, of Long Grove, IA, passed away on Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the Clarissa C Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf, IA. 

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Mabel Lenore Reeves

Mabel Lenore Reeves

Nov 21, 2025

Mabel Lenore Reeves, 65, of Silvis, IL, passed away on Friday, November 21, 2025, at MercyOne Genesis Medical Center, Silvis.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

Mabel was born on June 5th, 1960. She was the eldest daughter of Raymond and Barbara Reeves.

Her grandchildren, bingo, and hanging with her family were her greatest joys.

She is...

Dennis Eugene Wittrock

Dennis Eugene Wittrock

Nov 19, 2025

Dennis Eugene “Denny” Wittrock, 69, passed away peacefully on November 19, 2025, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House in Bettendorf, Iowa. Born on July 6, 1956, in Davenport, Denny’s life was characterized by hard work, unwavering loyalty, and the joy he so effortlessly brought to everyone around him.

Denny dedicated 19 years of his career to the Scott County Courthouse...

Lynda Ann ‘Gladney’ Swift

Lynda Ann ‘Gladney’ Swift

Nov 18, 2025

Lynda Ann ‘Gladney’ Swift, a devoted mother, grandmother, and lifelong seamstress, passed away on November 18, 2025, at the age of 70. Born on December 23, 1954, Lynda lived a life dedicated to her passion for sewing and nurturing her family and friends.

Lynda's professional journey began with her tenure at Big Yank where she worked for many years until its...

Jean L. Clavette

Jean L. Clavette

Nov 15, 2025

Jean L. Clavette (Jeannie) passed away peacefully on November 15, 2025, in Rock Island, Illinois. She was born on August 30, 1950, in Madison, Wisconsin.

A proud graduate of Monona Grove High School in 1968, Jean dedicated many years to her career as a payroll account manager for Stokely Canning Company until its closure. Following this, she continued her hard work...

Leonard D. Schnowske

Leonard D. Schnowske

Nov 15, 2025

Leonard D. Schnowske, 85, of Galesburg, IL, passed away on November 15, 2025, at his home. Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com. 

Mary E. Olson

Mary E. Olson

Nov 14, 2025

Mary Elizabeth Olson, 42, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Friday, November 14, 2025, at her residence.

Mary is survived by her 3 children, Mya Stoops, Marybeth Walters, and Cole Walters. Also by her siblings Bobby (Jamie) Townsley, Catherine Arendt, Carrie (A-Jay) DeCrane, and Sarah (Brandon) Gomez, and her later-in-life father, Gregory DeCrane. Two of her greatest friends, Meghan Holman and...

Paula Wilker

Paula Wilker

Nov 13, 2025

Paula Ann Wilker, 58, of Cedar Rapids, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospital, Iowa City, IA.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

A complete obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Jeff Lyons

Jeff Lyons

Nov 13, 2025

Jeff Jay Lyons, 62, of Muscatine, IA, passed away on Thursday, November 13, 2025, at his residence surrounded by family.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation and Direct Burial, Moline, IL.

A complete obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Barbara Collman

Barbara Collman

Nov 10, 2025

Barbara Jean (Peffer) Collman, age 72, of North Liberty, IA, peacefully passed away on November 10, 2025, and entered fully into the presence of her Lord and Savior.

Barb was born on January 17, 1953, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Glenn & Mildred (Murphy) Peffer. She graduated from West Waterloo HS in 1971 and Central College (KS) in 1973 before obtaining her...

Pearl (Fulscher) Tetens

Pearl (Fulscher) Tetens

Nov 10, 2025

Pearl (Fulscher) Tetens passed away on Monday, November 10, 2025, at the Silvis Center in Silvis, IL, at the age of 92. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Pearl was born in Moline on March 13, 1933, the son of Clarence Hull and Jennie (Myers) Hull.

She married Ronald Fulscher (1951), who passed in 1982; she later married...

Laurel Norris

Laurel Norris

Nov 10, 2025

Laurel Lynn Norris, 65, of Davenport, IA, passed away on Monday November 10th 2025, at UnityPoint Health, Trinity Bettendorf of Septic shock.

Laurel was born on July 25th 1960 in Walworth Wisconsin to Edward Joseph Norris and Vera Iverson. Later she moved to Silvis, IL and graduated High school there. She then moved to Dekalb, IL and worked as an accountant...

Jessica Anderson

Jessica Anderson

Nov 9, 2025

Jessica Louise Bentley-Anderson, 68, of Clinton, IA, passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at her residence.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.

A complete obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and express condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Charles Lindsey

Charles Lindsey

Nov 9, 2025

Charles “Chuck” David Lindsey, 82, of Rio, IL, passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Chuck was born on August 7, 1943, in Woodhull, Illinois, to Rolland and Marian (Nelson) Lindsey. He graduated from Alwood High School and married his high school sweetheart, Diane Henrikson, on October 8, 1965. At Alwood, Chuck played basketball...

Gail Eileen Johns

Gail Eileen Johns

Nov 7, 2025

Gail Eileen Johns, 63, of Clinton, IA, passed away on Friday November 7, 2025, at Eagle Point Health Care Center, Clinton.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on her memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Gordon Grams

Gordon Grams

Nov 7, 2025

Gordon Noel Grams, 59, of Milan, IL, passed away on Friday November 7, 2025, at UnityPoint Health - Trinity Rock Island.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

Donna Rae Copeland

Donna Rae Copeland

Nov 7, 2025

Donna Rae Copeland (Mathys) passed away peacefully in her Davenport, Iowa, home, surrounded by her children, on November 7, 2025.

Donna graduated from Keokuk Senior High in 1973 and later earned a degree from Southeastern Community College of Nursing in 1992. She dedicated many years to her work as a Registered Nurse, sharing her exceptional care and compassion for helping others...

Buddy Wright

Buddy Wright

Nov 7, 2025

Buddy Wright, a beloved figure in the Moline community, passed away on November 7, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on January 18, 1954, in Moline, Buddy was known for his hardheadedness, which often made him a force to be reckoned with, yet his profound care for others remained at the heart of his character. He touched the lives...

David Larimer

David Larimer

Nov 6, 2025

David Larimer, 40, of Bettendorf, IA, passed away Thursday, November 6, 2025, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City, IA.

Cremation will be directed by Mississippi Valley Cremation, Moline, IL.

A full obituary will be available soon.

Family and friends are invited to share memories and condolences on his memory page at www.mvcremation.com.

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